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Police Department - Patrol Services Bureau
Community Outreach Suprevisor

Police Reserves

The Des Moines Police Department is continually looking for reserve officer candidates who possess good character and integrity. These candidates should be able to exercise initiative in their work, have the ability to accept responsibility and handle difficult situations alone. They must have the mental capacity to learn a wide variety of subjects quickly and correctly, the desire and ability to adapt thinking to technological and sociological changes in today's world and the emotional and maturity, physical strength and endurance to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. The candidates must possess the social skills and abilities that would enable them to communicate effectively with persons of various cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds. The candidate should have a strong desire to help people and to contribute to the well being of the communities of Des Moines.

If you are interested in applying, please contact the Des Moines Police Department.

Mounted Patrol

The Mounted Patrol Unit is a group of police officers, under the coordination of the Community Outreach Supervisor, who provide a contingency of officers on horseback. The mounted patrol serves largely as a community relation function during parades and other events, however, they may provide an additional element for crowd and traffic control during community functions.

Those involved are required to provide a suitable horse, and assume the responsibility for care, boarding and transportation to and from events. Participation is strictly voluntary, and considered an additional duty alignment